Keith Whittier

She is one of the most beloved US First Lady’s of all time and after seeing her speak in person I can understand why. (Not I like I needed reminding) Michelle Obama was never just the ‘wife’ of Barack Obama. While he was the 44th President, she could be referred to as 44.5. This past [...]

Lucky Day Synopsis: Red, a safe cracker who has just been released from prison, is trying to hold his family together as his past catches up with him in the form of Luc, a psychopathic contract killer who's seeking revenge for the death of his brother. Stars: Luke Bracey, Nina Dobrev, Crispin [...]

Synopsis:After escaping Jack and his gang, Jesse Pinkman goes on the run from the police and tries to escape his own inner turmoil. Stars:Aaron Paul Director:Vince Gilligan

Joker Synopsis: A gritty character study of Arthur Fleck, a man disregarded by society. Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro Director: Todd Phillips

Photo: JoJo Rabbit (credit: TIFF) The 44th Toronto International Film Festival is in the books and my withdrawal has settled in. It is somewhat challenging going from watching five movies a day to three to four a week. The festival has something for everyone. Whether you want to see stars, network, [...]

Photo credit: TIFF/Jeremy Chan One of the wonderful aspects of being accredited at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is the access to red carpet events. The stars get dropped off, take some pictures, sign autographs for adoring fans, and then their publicists usher them through a press [...]

Photo credit: TIFF The Toronto International Film Festival is just around the corner as it starts next Thursday, September 5th. Once again, Ottawa Life Magazine will be front and centre, bringing you coverage from the festival as we look forward to reviewing the movies that are expected to make waves [...]

Photo: Becky Lynch (credit: WWE) My name is Keith….and I’m kind of a ‘Big Kid’. I mean that has to be my explanation. How else do you account for me ‘fan-boying’ this past weekend in Toronto at all of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events I attended? [...]

Photo Credit: WWE There are many signs of summer. The nicer weather, picnics, drive-ins and if you are a fan of wrestling, SummerSlam has to come to mind. The second biggest World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) event of the year takes place this weekend in Toronto and will be contested under the [...]

Synopsis: A man is attacked at random on the street. He enlists at a local dojo, led by a charismatic and mysterious sensei, in an effort to learn how to defend himself. Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots Director: Riley Stearns